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Shaft

6.419711h 40mRMovieCrimeThrillerDrama

Cool Black private eye John Shaft is hired by a crime lord to find and retrieve his kidnapped daughter.

DirectorGordon Parks

WritersErnest Tidyman·John D.F. Black

ProducersJoel Freeman·Roger H. Lewis

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Gordon Parks

Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree

Moses Gunn

Charles Cioffi

Christopher St. John

Christopher St. John

Gwenn Mitchell

Lawrence Pressman

Lawrence Pressman

Sergeant Tom Hannon

Victor Arnold

Sherri Brewer

Rex Robbins

Camille Yarbrough

Camille Yarbrough

Margaret Warncke

Margaret Warncke

Joseph Leon

Byron Leibowitz

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Shaft — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shaft?

Shaft isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Shaft on Netflix?

No, Shaft is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Shaft on Amazon Prime Video?

Shaft isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Shaft for free?

Shaft isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is there a sequel to Shaft?

Yes — Shaft is followed by Shaft's Big Score! (1972) in the Shaft Collection.

Is there a prequel to Shaft?

Shaft is the first film in the Shaft Collection.

Is Shaft part of a trilogy?

Yes — Shaft is part of a trilogy, alongside Shaft's Big Score! (1972) and Shaft in Africa (1973).

How many movies are in the Shaft Collection?

There are 3 films in the Shaft Collection: Shaft (1971), Shaft's Big Score! (1972) and Shaft in Africa (1973).